Property owners can be liable when foreseeable criminal acts occur because of inadequate lighting, broken locks, missing security, or ignored prior incidents.
When Owners Are Responsible
Proving Foreseeability
Evidence of prior crimes at the location, in the area, or warnings the owner ignored helps establish that the harm was foreseeable and preventable.
Common Settings
Apartment complexes, parking garages, bars, and hotels are frequent settings for these claims. Documentation of the security failures is key.
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